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🌟 Season Finale Alert! 🌟
Welcome to the season finale of the Community Resilience podcast! 🎙️✨
Today, we’re thrilled to bring you an extraordinary panel of project leaders from the Ecovillage Resilience project. After sharing their individual insights throughout the season, they’re coming together for the first time for an interactive discussion on what we've learned about Ecovillage Resilience.
Meet our inspiring guests:
🌿 Anna Kovasna - A guiding force with profound knowledge of ecovillage dynamics. Her dedication to building resilient communities has been crucial to our project.
📊 Allyson Quinlan - Her research has unveiled key findings by blending data analysis with powerful community stories, providing a comprehensive view of resilience.
🌍 Luea Ritter - Expert in adaptive strategies, Luea has helped ecovillages navigate climate change challenges with practical solutions and hands-on experience.
🌏 Trudy Juriansz - With her work spanning Oceania and Asia, Trudy’s insights into cultural influences on resilience have enriched our understanding and inspired actionable visions for the future.
In this episode, we reflect on our journey, discuss key findings, explore challenges and solutions, and envision the future of ecovillage resilience. 🌱💡
Get ready for an engaging discussion as we dive deep into the lessons learned and the path forward. You won’t want to miss it!
🔗 Tune in now and join us in celebrating the culmination of this incredible season.
#CommunityResilience #EcovillageResilience #SeasonEnding #ResilienceJourney #SustainableFuture
#Ecovillage #GlobalEcovillageNetwork #Regenerative #Sustainability #ClimateSolutions
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Dive into the latest episode of Community Resilience with special guest Dougald Hine!
Dougald Hine is a social thinker, writer and speaker. After an early career as a BBC journalist, he co-founded organisations including the Dark Mountain Project and a school called HOME ‘a gathering place and a learning community for those who are drawn to the work of regrowing a living culture. He has collaborated with scientists, artists and activists, serving as a leader of artistic development at (Rick-stee-art-en) Riksteatern (Sweden’s national theatre) and as an associate of the Centre for Environment and Development Studies at Uppsala University.
His latest book is At Work in the Ruins: Finding Our Place in the Time of Science, Climate Change, Pandemics & All the Other Emergencies (2023). He co-hosts The Great Humbling podcast and publishes a Substack called Writing Home. I hope you enjoy our conversation and are inspired to dive deeper into the wise mind of dougald hine.
Join us as we explore his journey and ideas. 🔥🎧
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In this episode of Community Resilience, host Eva Goldfarb welcomes Luea Ritter, an expert and project steward of the Resilience Project.
Luea is a trailblazer in transformative change, combining craniosacral and trauma therapy with leadership and holistic healing to enhance community resilience.
She excels in creating safe spaces for dialogue and healthy confrontation, focusing on guiding and aligning processes for healthier structures. Luea invites experimentation at the cutting edge of collective potential and wisdom, weaving transformative change processes, creative practices, trauma, and healing work with leadership and organizational development.
As a craniosacral and trauma therapist, Luea integrates holistic and indigenous healing models. She is experienced in systemic constellation and understanding living systems, offering grounding amidst chaotic dynamics. Her regenerative living systems design perspective informs her approach across diverse sectors globally.
Committed to creating safe, conscious environments, Luea's long-term action research focuses on collective sense-making and embodied practices. As co-founder and creative steward of collective transitions, she collaborates closely with other skilled individuals and organizations to explore new innovative pathways to strengthen community resilience.
Don’t miss this insightful discussion—tune in now! 🌍✨
#CommunityResilience #Podcast #TransformativeChange #HolisticHealing
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In this episode of Community Resilience, we’re thrilled to welcome the incredible Looby Macnamara!
Looby is a renowned author, designer, gardener, song leader, mother, and artist. With over 20 years of experience in permaculture, she has pioneered approaches, blending systems, thinking, cultural awareness, design, and nature connection. Her influential books include "People & Permaculture", "7 Ways to Think Differently", "Cultural Emergence", and "Strands of Infinity".
Looby’s groundbreaking work includes the Design Web, a globally used dynamic design framework. In 2016, she co-created the Cultural Emergence Toolkit with Jon Young, and in 2023, introduced the CEED - Cultural Emergence Empowerment & Design deck. At Applewood Permaculture Centre in Herefordshire, UK, Looby and her partner, Chris Evans, run courses demonstrating both land and people permaculture.
She is also a key figure in the international Mother Nature Project, one of the senior tutors for the Permaculture Diploma in Applied Design, and serves on the expert panel for the Permaculture Design Course. Join us as we explore Looby Macnamara’s innovative work in permaculture and cultural emergence, shaping a more resilient world.
Join host Eva Goldfarb as they delve into Looby's groundbreaking work. Discover how Looby's innovative approaches are shaping resilient communities and fostering deep, transformative change in a time of deepening polycrisis.#CommunityResilience #CulturalEmergence #Permaculture #LoobyMacnamara #ResilientLiving #Ecovillages #Podcast
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Welcome back to Community Resilience, a podcast created in collaboration with the Ecovillage Resilience 2.5 Degree Project, facilitated by the Global Ecovillage Network.
Join host Eva Goldfarb as she sits down with Allyson Quinlan, a Senior Research Fellow at the Resilience Alliance, where she leads programming on resilience assessment methods and practice.
With an interdisciplinary background in environmental science, Allyson began her career studying ecosystem dynamics of fire and wildlife habitat in northern Canada before focusing on environmental governance of
rural watersheds for her Ph.D. She has co-authored several foundational resilience assessment guides and has extensive international experience leading applied assessment projects in a range of systems. Her work emphasizes community engagement and stakeholder collaboration in building social-ecological resilience. Allyson lives in the Gatineau Hills, where she volunteers to help protect the forests and rivers to which she belongs.Join us as we dive into her insights on fostering resilient communities and sustainable futures.
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Welcome Back to Community Resilience!
Season 2 of our podcast is here, and we’re kicking it off with an inspiring new episode! We're thrilled to invite you to join us around the fire as we dive into the themes of resilience, adaptation, and transformation in our era of deepening polycrisis.
In this episode, we're joined by two incredible voices from the Global Ecovillage Network Oceania and Asia (GENOA):
Thao Kin – A passionate earth steward and environmental trainer from Vietnam. Kin co-founded Project Awe in Northwest Vietnam, dedicated to creating spaces of wonder and awe in nature.
Trudy Juriansz – The former regional representative of GENOA and a trailblazer in international community-building efforts. From coordinating democratic schools for refugees to managing a forest garden education center, Trudy’s work spans continents and inspires communities.
We’ll explore the unique roles of regional representatives in the Ecovillage Resilience 2.5 Degree Project, delving into their experiences, challenges, and the transformative lessons they’ve learned.
🔊 Tune in now to hear their powerful stories and discover how they are paving the way for resilient futures across Asia and Oceania.
Whether you’re a seasoned community builder or just curious about sustainability, this conversation will inspire and uplift you. Don’t miss it!
#CommunityResiliencePodcast #EcovillageResilience #GENOA #SustainableCommunities #ThaoKin #TrudyGerrands #GlobalEcovillageNetwork #EnvironmentalStewardship #PodcastEpisode #Season2 #EcoInspiration
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Welcome back to Community Resilience, a podcast created in collaboration with the Ecovillage Resilience 2.5 Degree Project, facilitated by the Global Ecovillage Network.
Today we meet Alfusainey, a dynamic leader and passionate advocate for sustainable development. Trained in Permaculture Design and Ecovillage Development, Alfusainey is the operations director at Sandele Foundation, where he oversees innovative projects in briquette making and compost production. His IT expertise was pivotal in the establishment of the People's Coast Ecovillage Network, which proposes a transformative development model for the coastal zone from Carfontine, Senegal to Kachuma, Gambia. This network places communities at the heart of development, addressing ecological challenges, fostering social and economic opportunities, creating long-term wealth and employment, and promoting regional cooperation.
Currently serving as a network secretary, Alfusainey is also a key figure in the NextGEN Africa leadership.
Join us as we explore his journey in conservation, restoration, and organic farming, and learn how he's driving the Ecovillage movement forward in the Gambia.
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Join us in this inspiring conversation with Tanya Mottl, a passionate member of the Ecovillage movement, from Narara Ecovillage in Australia.
In this episode Tanya recounts her inspiring journey with the Resilience Project, the challenges and opportunities she's encountered, and how she's contributing to a global movement for sustainable living. Emphasizing the importance of community, meaningful conversations, and practical solutions for a regenerative future.
Dive deeper by exploring the work and people mentioned in this episode: 2030 SDGs game; Findhorn; Kosha Joubert; map of regeneration; Project Drawdown; David Suzuki; David Holmgren; Permaculture; Online Ecovillage Design Education; Lyndall Paris; Crystal Waters; Climate Action Week; John Seed; Joanna Macy ; Council of All Beings; Deep Ecology; Sociocracy ; Donut Economics; IPCC 2022 Climate Mitigation Report; Robin Allison; Earthsong; Firebird; Bunya Festival
🔗 ecovillage.org/resilience
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Discover the inspiring journey of two remarkable guests from Togo, Koto Koku Agbee and Agbossoumonde Koffi, as they share their dedication to community health, environmental conservation, and sustainable development. From prestigious accolades to grassroots initiatives, Koto and Koffi exemplify resilience and innovation in ecovillage living. Join us as we delve into their stories and insights, exploring the intersection of traditional practices, spiritual harmony, and modern challenges.
🔗 For more episodes and transcripts, visit ecovillage.org/community-resilience.
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Aujourd'hui, nous avons l'honneur d'accueillir deux invités remarquables du Togo, dont le dévouement à la santé communautaire, à la conservation de l'environnement et au développement durable nous inspire tous.
Pour en savoir plus et trouver la version anglaise, rendez-vous sur ecovillage.org/community-resilience
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In this episode, we take a moment to step back from our usual in-depth storytelling and instead, marvel at the framework that has allowed us to observe the ongoing exploration of resilience, adaptation and transformation in a >+2.5 degrees global warming scenario. This June, more than 20 members of our Community of Practice, along with the project stewards, will gather for a reflective wrap-up and celebration of our accomplishments, marking the end of the Ecovillage Resilience Chapter and looking ahead to the next phase of our journey. Learn more about the celebration and what is coming up next...
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Welcome back to Community Resilience, a podcast created in collaboration with the EcoVillage Resilience 2.5 Degree Project, facilitated by the Global EcoVillage Network.
Meet Robin, the visionary behind Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood, nestled in suburban Auckland, New Zealand. As the founder and development coordinator, Robin spearheaded the creation of this innovative cohousing development project, consisting of 32 homes and shared facilities. Earthsong isn't just a housing project, it's a commitment to environmentally sustainable design and deep community engagement. And Robin's story doesn't end there.
Today, she's a beacon of inspiration, dedicating her time to writing, teaching, and consulting to empower thriving connected communities. Through seminars, lectures, and workshops, Robin ignites the flames of the cohousing and community-led housing movement in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Robin continues to innovate, planning an eco-friendly social enterprise hub called Walk to Work Eco-Developments at the forefront of Earthsong’s land, weaving sustainability and community into the fabrics of everyday life.
If you're eager to learn more about cohousing and sustainable living, be sure to check out Robin's book, Cohousing for Life. Within its pages, she shares not only the structural elements of cohousing, but also the heartfelt narrative of Earthsong's collective journey. Join us as we delve into Robin's remarkable story, a testament to the power of community, sustainability, and the human spirit.
Check out the ‘Three Horizons Framework.’, mentioned by Robin as one of the usefuls tool for sharing with groups thinking about transformative change used in the Resilience Project journey.
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Welcome back to Community Resilience, a podcast created in collaboration with the Ecovillage Resilience 2.5 Degree Project, facilitated by the Global Ecovillage Network.
Today, we travel to the Colombian Caribbean to speak with one of the pillars of our movement, Margarita Zethelias.
Margarita is an activist, a creator of life-changing experiences that spark the desire to learn, unlearn, and relearn. She is a biologist with an MSc in Conservation and Rural Development, and the founder and co-director of the Falun Natural Reserve in the Andean region, as well as the Ubuntu Center for Experimentation and Training in Sustainability in the Rosario Islands of Colombia. I am excited to welcome her to our show today and share with you her inspiring story.
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Welcome back to Community Resilience, a podcast created in collaboration with the EcoVillage Resilience 2.5 Degree Project, facilitated by the Global EcoVillage Network.
Today, we gather with Bill Hartzell and Devon Keller, from Hundredfold Farm CoHousing Community in the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, US.
Bill Hartzell's initial venture into intentional community occurred when he became a resident of the Xanadu cooperative house at the University of Michigan in the late 1970s. 20 years later he and his partner Sandy joined the cohousing movement which was gaining popularity in Seattle, Washington, western USA. Taking their gained experience to the east coast ,to be with their aging parents, Bill and Sandy set out to create a cohousing community in rural Pennsylvania, where collaboration, land preservation, and sustainable practices were fundamental principles.
The result of their efforts is the Hundredfold Farm Community. Today, we are joined by Bill and one of Hunderdfold’s newer community members, Devon Kehler. Devon has been drawn into various expressions of communitarianism from a young age. The principle of interdependence is what keeps Devon steadfast in their commitment to communal living. At Hundredfold Farm, Devon is nurturing their skills and creative practices in facilitation, collaborative leadership, and gardening. How Devon shows up in community is deeply shaped by feminist mentoring, the power of queer kinship and a 20 year partnership with their beloved, Anna.
Together, Bill and Devon offer insight to how old memories and new memories can come together to build resilience and community.
Find more at: ecovillage.org/ecovillage-resilience-podcast
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Welcome back to Community Resilience, a podcast created in collaboration with the Ecovillage Resilience 2.5 Degree Project, facilitated by the Global Ecovillage Network. I'm your host, Eva Goldfarb, inviting you to gather around the fire as we explore resilience, adaptation, and transformation in our time of deepening polycrisis. Today, we gather with Michael Würfel of Sieben Linden Ecovillage, situated in the community Bietzendorf in the Altmark district, Salzbüttel, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, near Frankfurt.
Michael Würfel is an author, videographer, community weaver, and karaoke superstar. He has lived in Sieben Linden Ecovillage for 15 years, in and around projects involving public relations, management, facilitating seminars for potential new members. In addition to creating and publishing Eurotopia, a wonderful compilation of ecovillages around Europe, Michael is a documentary filmmaker with a theme of community.
Please note that English is a second language for most of our guests. We do offer transcripts and our show notes at ecovillage.org/community-resilience.
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Today we are joined by Yuluka Kankurua, President of CASA Latina and Latin America’s regional representative in the Resilience project. Yuluka lives in Aldeafeliz, a 17 year old Ecovillage in the center of the Colombia.
She is a part of CASA Colombia, CASA Latina and now the Network Stewardship Circle (NSC) of GEN. Yuluka is a sociocracy trainer and also a promoter of the rights of Mother Earth. She has written a short book about the pedagogical strategy used to promote the Rights of Mother Earth called “Community Living Aulas for the Mother Earth Rights,” available to download at the CASA Latina Site.
Please remember that english is not the first language for many of our guests. Thank you Yuluka, for your help translating the materials into spanish. You can find these resources in our show notes at ecovillage.org/resilience-podcast
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Today we speak to Rob Wheeler, the Ecovillage Resilience Project partner for The Farm Ecovillage and Education Center. In addition to his work locally, Rob has participated actively in the UN’s primary conferences and processes on climate and sustainable development for the past 25 years. He is the North American Representative on the Facilitating Group for Action for Sustainable Development which works with the UN on the Global Week of Action for achieving the SDGs. Rob serves on the Advisory Council for Ecosystem Restoration Communities and is the Founder and CEO of Sustainably Wise - which will be a web portal that will assist all interested people and stakeholder groups to help achieve the SDGs and to transition as rapidly as possible to a fully sustainable world. Rob is the Global Ecovillage Network’s main representative in the United Nations and a newly elected board member.
Dive deeper by exploring the Resilience Attributes mentioned by Rob:
Diversity
habitat diversity
food production/crops diversity
livelihood diversity
diversity of perspectives
Redundancy
multiple reinforcing options
backup alternatives for responding to shocks
Connectivity & Modularity
connections with other ecovillages (shared learning/resources)
connections with surrounding communities (sharing information/resources)
landscape connectivity e.g., ecological corridors
connectivity that promotes recovery after disturbances/shocks
modularity to buffer disturbances (disease spread/economic impacts)
Inclusivity and equity
degrees of equity
how to gauge levels of trust
evidence of collective action
fair opportunities
reciprocity/exchange for mutual benefit
Adaptive learning & decision making
monitoring change
experimentation
processes for learning
evidence-based strategies
polycentric governance
inhibiting top-down approaches
Learn more about them at: https://ecovillage.org/resilience-tracker-tool-release/
Join us as we explore the ways in which many forms of nurturing resilience are being developed. Find more at: ecovillage.org/ecovillage-resilience-podcast
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Mugove is a natural farmer and a community development facilitator, focused on the building resilience and food sovereignty in African communities. His mission is to use his life skills, land use design skills, and passion for the environment and community to listen, encourage, and inspire people to look after themselves and the environment, especially the next generation, as the custodians for the future. Over the last three decades, he has played a central role in the development of the integrated land use design process as a tool for inclusive and participatory whole school land design and community engagement.
Mugove has worked with communities and organizations across the African continent and facilitated the founding of the Regional Schools and Colleges Permaculture Program, or RESCOPE, in 2006, which now shares green technologies and permaculture techniques in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Today, Mugove serves the movement as a general coordinator for RESCOPE and the development facilitator for the Gudza Ramuka Ecovillage in Zimbabwe. I hope you enjoy our conversation on community resilience and the powerful act of connecting locally.
Please note that English is a second language for most of our guests. We do offer transcripts and our show notes at ecovillage.org/community-resilience. -
Welcome back to Community Resilience, a podcast created in collaboration with the Ecovillage Resilience 2.5 degree project facilitated by the global ecovillage network.
Today we're receiving Macaco Tamerice, who has lived in Damanhur for nearly 30 years and served the ecovillage network as the president of GEN-Europe, Ecovillage Design Education Facilitator and GEN UN Ambassador. Macaco is a life coach, trauma worker, facilitator and spiritual healer who has found purpose and happiness by going through profound personal transformations and life choices.
I hope you enjoy our conversation on the lifecycles of Damanhur, the interplay between inerfreedom and community, and take from our conversation ideas for building resilience in your community.
Learn more at: ecovillage.org/ecovillage-resilience-podcast
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Welcome back to Community Resilience, a podcast created in collaboration with the Ecovillage Resilience 2.5 degree project facilitated by the global ecovillage network.
Today, we are travelling to Piracanga Ecovillage, located on the eastern coast of Brazil in the state of Bahia, nestled between the forest and the beach. Piracanga has undergone great transformation in the past few years on social, structural and spiritual levels. It is an honor to have them with us in the resilience project, and we hope you enjoy hearing from them as much as we do.
Today’s podcast guest is Bruno Tambelini, permaculturalist, EDE instructor, social entrepreneur and founder of the Inkiri Institute at Piracanga. For four years, he has dedicated himself to the development of the Viva Inkiri University - a project that has trained more than 400 young people between 18 to 28 in socio-emotional skills - while creating local impact through regenerative culture training.
Join us as we explore the ways in which many forms of community nurture seed of hope, passing on the ways in which they have learned to be resilient.
Learn more at: ecovillage.org/ecovillage-resilience-podcast
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